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The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

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Arts University in the UK

Experience Falmouth

Explore our creative community, world-class facilities, industry-practicing lecturers and location like no other. Become part of Falmouth University’s creative legacy.

Creativity in everything

Creativity isn't a discipline, it's a state of mind. We’ve all got it in us to be storytellers, moment-makers, problem-solvers and innovators – the designers of smarter, kinder, greener futures.

Discover our creative community
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About Us

See why the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ranked us the UK's top arts university...

About Us
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Undergraduate Study

Connect with industry innovators, collaborate across disciplines and learn from practising professio...

Undergraduate Study
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Postgraduate Study

Online or on-campus, you'll build your networks and expand your horizons in an environment of open i...

Postgraduate Study
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Online Study

Harness Falmouth's expertise and industry connections in a way that works for you.

Online Study
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Research & Innovation

By stepping beyond disciplinary lines, harnessing creativity and working with communities, we delive...

Research & Innovation
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Working with Business

Business support, industry collaborations and facility hire. Find out more about how we work with bu...

Working with Business

Latest news & research

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‘Cheer Up Luv’: meet the people taking back feminism’s most hated phrase

08 March 2023

Meet the Falmouth University tutor behind feminist photo series Cheer Up Luv.

‘Cheer Up Luv’: meet the people taking back feminism’s most hated phrase
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Fresh From Falmouth September

Fresh from Falmouth: February 2023

02 March 2023

Here’s a roundup of this month’s creative offerings from our talented community.

Fresh from Falmouth: February 2023
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Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story

24 February 2023

Philippa Kelly secured the front page of the Guardian’s Saturday magazine with her project on 100 ...

Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story
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Huw Lewis-Jones' Blue Badger goes global!

14 February 2023

Lecturer Huw Lewis-Jones' latest children's book, Blue Badger and the Beautiful Berry, is out now.

Huw Lewis-Jones' Blue Badger goes global!
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Fresh From Fal Light Blue

Fresh from Falmouth: January 2023

27 January 2023

With the new year comes new creative offerings from our talented community of innovators, creators a...

Fresh from Falmouth: January 2023
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Still from BAFTA nominated short animation Middle Watch

BAFTA nomination for short animation Middle Watch

24 January 2023

The BAFTA nominated short animation was partly funded by Falmouth University and co-directed by Falm...

BAFTA nomination for short animation Middle Watch
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Goonhilly

Space exploration virtual reality experience set to launch

11 January 2023

A VR space exploration experience created by students from Falmouth University and Truro & Penwith C...

Space exploration virtual reality experience set to launch
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Mark Jenkin’s ENYS MEN in cinemas 13 January

05 January 2023

ENYS MEN, Mark Jenkin's highly anticipated follow-up to the BAFTA-winning BAIT, will be hitting UK c...

Mark Jenkin’s ENYS MEN in cinemas 13 January
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Falmouth University becomes Institute of Travel & Tourism ‘Recognised University’ 

21 December 2022

Falmouth University's Cornwall Business School has secured ‘Recognised University’ status from t...

Falmouth University becomes Institute of Travel & Tourism ‘Recognised University’ 
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Syeda Sana Batool

International PhD Student awarded Pulitzer Grant for Journalism

19 December 2022

Falmouth University PhD student, Syeda Sana Batool, has been awarded a prestigious Pulitzer Centre G...

International PhD Student awarded Pulitzer Grant for Journalism
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Sound/Image Cinema Lab wins bronze at Reimagine Education Awards 2022

08 December 2022

Falmouth University film teaching and research project Sound/Image Cinema Lab has been awarded bronz...

Sound/Image Cinema Lab wins bronze at Reimagine Education Awards 2022
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Architecture graduate receives Serjeant Award for Excellence in Architectural Drawing

07 December 2022

Falmouth Architecture BA(Hons) graduate Nathan Tipping-Stevenson has been named as a recipient of on...

Architecture graduate receives Serjeant Award for Excellence in Architectural Drawing
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Fresh From Fal Green

Fresh from Falmouth: November 2022

02 December 2022

Book releases, the making of Queen’s latest music video and gift inspiration from the Falmouth Fes...

Fresh from Falmouth: November 2022
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Hackathon explores robotic solutions for agricultural sector

25 November 2022

Falmouth University’s Entrepreneurship and Games Academy students collaborated to develop a daffod...

Hackathon explores robotic solutions for agricultural sector
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Justyna Skowronska and her Safer Cornwall campaign

Creative Advertising students design public engagement campaigns with Safer Cornwall

21 November 2022

Students on BA and MA Creative Advertising have produced campaign concepts to prevent violence again...

Creative Advertising students design public engagement campaigns with Safer Cornwall
Graduate Rachel Harrison and student Ben Pisacane stand either side of Time Peake in front of backdrop that reads 'Launch our future'.
Rachel Harrison and Ben Pisacane with Tim Peake

Rachel Harrison and Ben Pisacane with Tim Peake

Falmouth pair work with Tim Peake for Spaceport Cornwall broadcast

18 November 2022

Graduate Rachel and student Ben got to work with British astronaut Tim Peake as part of the Universi...

Falmouth pair work with Tim Peake for Spaceport Cornwall broadcast
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Bravery and big commercial projects: in conversation with interior design lecturer Amanda Losasso

15 November 2022

Amanda Losasso leads Falmouth’s new online BA in Interior Design. We talked to her about her wealt...

Bravery and big commercial projects: in conversation with interior design lecturer Amanda Losasso
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Win for Falmouth University at sustainability awards

10 November 2022

Falmouth University is delighted to have won the Green Gown Award for ‘Reporting with Influence’...

Win for Falmouth University at sustainability awards
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The Audacious crew

Falmouth filmmakers commissioned by the BBC to share stories of positivity

09 November 2022

Anna Roberts, senior lecturer on BA(Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography, and a team of alumni...

Falmouth filmmakers commissioned by the BBC to share stories of positivity
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Amber Burton

Senior lecturer in marketing and digital communications elected to prestigious edcom Board  

02 November 2022

Amber Burton, course leader on Falmouth’s innovative online master’s in Marketing and Digital Co...

Senior lecturer in marketing and digital communications elected to prestigious edcom Board